Worker’s Compensation

With many places facing suddenly cold weather, including North Florida, it is important to keep in mind safe practices for the workplace to deal with this temperature shift. Although exact guidelines by OSHA have not been specified to cover cold environments, employers must establish a work environment devoid of winter weather related hazards that could…

In Florida, if you are planning to file a worker’s comp claim, it is important to know that an employee must report injuries to their employer within 30 days of the incident. There are a few exceptions, but generally speaking failure to report injuries within 30 days bars any claim. In other words, you will…